Fruita High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Fruita, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1970 volume:

Presenting Our . . . Brave New World Favorites ..................................... 4 Theatrics .................................... 12 Academics .................................... 18 Sports ....................................... 47 Organizations ................................ 77 Faculty ...................................... 99 Seniors ..................................... 108 Juniors ..................................... 126 Sophomores .................................. 140 Advertisements .............................. 160 Index ....................................... 180 c 0 E X 1 s T E N C E Discovering--John Russell, Buel Warzeniak, and Renita Booth Moods Confidence—Jim Bennetts Our Ever-Changing Contentment- - Denise Tuffly Achievement--Steve Pauls Pensiveness--Steve Thomas Hungry!--Rich Trafton, Henry Brooks, Paul Kelly, Jack Blanchard, Chris Burns, and Bruce Brock. Nancy Maluy humbly attends a concession stand. Mike Moon and Lynn Pacotti animate in their Brave New World. Wildcats Experienced Individualism Dana Evans, in wanting to express herself, showed that she wouldn't be bothered by what others might think. Life in the brave new world of FMHS involved each person in doing his own thing. To some the new world was painful, uncertain, hostile. To others it was pleasure- ful, logical, friendly. To most it was a trying year— one of frustration, adjustments, of trial and errors, of independence and imprisonment, of spirit and apathy, of infatuation and hatred. All experienced something new and different. All experimented with something new and different. There was a time for everything. Kelly Clawson, Bill Baily, Steve Ausmus, and Lawrence Valdez. Kent Roper displayed something new—but not different. Boys proved their spirit by participating in the Beard - Growing Contest. A consequence of daintiness probed Carol McGraw sharing in Spirit Week. Wildcats demonstrated many different expres- sions. Bob and Nona Carlucci. Life is like a bubble: light, carefree, and drifting. Gail Mcinsen and Jerry White are two of the many creating the bubbles of life. Royalty A brief reign of glory In shining armor In a stanza of tradition The distant sound of the Seniors' call became reality as Patti Combs was crowned to reign over homecoming festivities. At her side stood Jackie Huskey, senior attendant. Juniors elected Anne Fees to hold their royal position among favorites. Sophomores hailed Deanna Lewis to be in the company of the Queen in the October royalty for nineteen hundred and sixty-nine. 5 Senior Kathy Marinelli reigned over the spring ban- freshman; Peggy Walcher, junior; and Gail Alstatt, quet with attendants left to right: Sherri Ottman, sophomore. Key Club Sweetheart Lyn Cronk, junior, annual Key Club Sweetheart, gained the crown with February honors. Gail Hampton, October, Kathy Marinelli, November, Susan Withrow, December, (not Pictured) Jackie Huskey, January, Cheri Fry, March, Jackie Guccini, April and Anne Fees, May. SEPTEMBER Linda Watkins--Kent Tompkins NOVEMBER Pam Baker--Tom Sommerville Mr. Miss Wildcats Reaching for honors as Mr. and Miss Wildcat during 1969 and '70 school year were Linda Watkins, and Kent Tompkins for Sep- tember, Sheila Sewell and Tom Gibson headed up October, with Pam Baker, and Tom Sommerville grabbing for November. Patti Combs and Larry Watkins rang in December with Leora Valencia and Glen Ross close behind with January. Gail Hampton and Mickey Bosshardt brought up honors in February with Jackie Guc- cini and Larry Reed holding a place for March. Mary Kay Mogen- sen and Jim Stockert held the title for April and Nancy Maluy and Gary Barcus placed high for May. OCTOBER Sheila Sewell--Tom Gibson DECEMBER Patti Combs-- Larry Watkins JANUARY Leora Valencia-- Glen Ross FEBRUARY Gail Hampton--Mickcy Bosshart MARCH Jackie Guccini—Larry Reed APRIL Mary Mogensen--Jim Stockert MAY Nancy Maluy— Gary Barcus 9 Reigning over Prom festivities w Jackie Huskey, with Don Murr Mari mm Culture Assemblies Created The Mood Of ’Cats “� r f rir 1 Enter Laughing Creates A Roar Late hours, endless mods, and butter- flies among many new cast members pro- duced a very successful play, Enter Laughing. During free mods cast mem- bers were busy in groups working on portraying themselves to fit their parts. Stagecraft classes spent many mods bringing the background of a dingy wall to colorful flats and furniture. Director, Mr. Timmothy O'Connell urged the crew on during tiredness and times of chaos. But the difficult times were forgotten when the audience roared with laughter and became weak with the plot. Experi- enced and nonexperienced members: Gary Barcus, Becky Young, Janice Bristol, Paul Peterson, Larry Reed, Bob Threadgill, Steve Thomas, Della Rich, Steve Ausmus, and Karla Buniger had more fun acting the characters than the audience did watching. Actor and daughter, Bob Shaw, Cheri Fry, give student, Paul Peterson, Rough times in acting lessons as Tom Gibson checks him out. Punching on for acting lessons was Danny Webb. Cast members and stage crew grooved out on fun but worked hard to produce the play by curtain time. During the insight of it all Paul Peterson and Steve Ausmus gave a mild strip tease. ‘Don’t Let It Be Forgot That Once There Was A Spot For One Brief Shining Moment That Was Known As Camelot’ Chivalry lived again as FMHS created the successful production of Camelot. Prac- tices at late hours of the night brought tear- ful eyes as Nancy Maluy portrayed Guenevere and Gary Barcus as King Arthur. Nancy and Gary struggled hard to show the pain that they must feel to be able to ex- press themselves. Mr. Timothy O'Connell and Mr. Ted Lorts directed the combined efforts of sixty cast members, consisting of chorus classes and other members of classes. The musty-old castle as well as many other props were created by the stagecraft classes. Outstanding roles were played by Dennis Price as Sir Lancelot, Duane Erkman as Sir Sagramore, Tom Gibson as Pellinore, Larry Quimby as Merlyn, and Tom Sommerville as Mordred. After hours of rehearsal, tired eyes, painful struggles, and fun, members were delighted to have a full house on May 14 and 15. Missing Deadlines Seemed The Popular Thing Another money making project for the WILDCAT. TOP RIGHT--Mr. Jack Ekhart introduces material for creativity. LEFT--Co-editors, Nancy Maluy and Rick Pace design division pages with Editor Kathy Marinelli. BELOW RIGHT--Rick Pace photographs himself with the aid of a mirror. Noses For News Eyes For Detail Roof! Roof! Go the news hounds as they sniff the air for the latest happenings on the campus of our modern school. From edi- torials to feature and sports stories, to advertising, and especially the news, the staff of Wildcats Beat has to keep on the ball. Heading the team were the editors Patti Combs and Geri Brach. The fea- ture editor is Judy LaMar. The head of the news de- partment is Pam Fortik. Dan Hoback runs the sports section with Rhea Bonner at the top of the editorial staff. In charge of the darkroom is Marty Wells, and last but not least is the friendly ad- visor, who is usually more than just an advisor, Mr. Carl Clay. Those mentioned above are just the few de- partment heads. There are many more, who are just as important as the editors, and you can bet that they are just as busy. Language Students Were Left In The Open Carpenters were hard at work building props for plays. To meet the deadline and to achieve per- fection were goals of the artists. Painting, planning and prepara- tion was accomplished without a shadow of a doubt and brought to life by means of 2x4's and paint. The students gave their attention to Mr. Timothy O'Connell when supervision was needed. Veterans And Initiates Make A Stand Speakers traveled far during the school year to engage in com- petition with various schools. Debates with PROS, and CONS, faced the vocalists. Speeches were delivered in high ability with hours of preparation in the background to push the amateur on. Actors and actresses spent their time on stage showing the tal- ent which had been brought to a higher skill. Preparation in skits and one act plays prepared class members for contest and audiences. With the know-how of Mr. Timothy O'Connell, speech, debate, and drama were successes in 1969-70. Students Learned To Cope With The World Students listen intently to City County Day speakers. Mr. Watts laughs at the discussions his class is carrying on. Class discussions and guest speakers made up the agenda for many Social Science groups. Bruce Brock puts his knowledge to a test while Mr. Davis previews slides in preparation for large groups. Sharing Views On The Road To Understanding Social Science classes have offered a new look at the world for students. The classes were conducted on an experimental basis last year. Most classes gave students a chance to work in- dependently or with small groups. Films and speakers were used as a part of the learning program and library material proved helpful to students in their studies. The courses offered in the program included: World History, American History, Sociology, Psychology, American Government, and American Problems. Eureka! Was the math word of the year but not very many people used it. Geometry students spent the majority of their time sitting on their postulates. Algebra students tried to solve the equation 1 boy + 1 girl = love or any number of other unknown qualities. Trig students sometimes got lost in the forest of cosines and sines looking for tangents and secants. Mathematicians — Scientists Among the activities of FMHS's brilli- ant biology students were growing plants, dissecting frogs and experimenting with rats. Earth science students used independent studies to learn about the earth while chem- istry and physics students used lab facilities to increase their knowledge. Observed Figures, Dissected Bodies 31 Blow-by-blow, musicians led one of the biggest parts in the Wildcats spirit. The Wildcats blasted through this Brave New World from evil band clinics to the exciting trip to Aspen. Talented Drum Major Larry Quimby, TOP LEFT, is always heard for miles with his pleading and threatening yell. Courageous, but petit Drum Majorette Kathy Gallegos, TOP RIGHT, followed at Quimby's foot steps to keep the band on its collective toes. The bright and smiling Banner Girls, BOTTOM RIGHT, Georgia Garrett, Marty Wells, Cindy Kalvar, and Lyn Cronk (not pictured)--along with the twirling batoners, Dana Emrich and Sheryl Chandler strove to make the FMHS band one of the greatest. The great and booming band council helped Maestro Lorts with every inch of the rules. These smart and ruling ju- rors were James Waggoner, Gary Barcus, Cindy Kal var, Kathy Gallegos, and Larry Quimby. 32 Along with the drum majors, banner girls and twirlers, the most Im- portant part of the band follows. The shrieking clarinets were Debra Bratton, Martha Cary, Kathy Gallegos, Georgia Garrett, Barbara Hick- man, Cindy Kalvar, Kathleen Smith, Edwin Violett, Marty Wells, Lorna Wilkinson, and Joy Ducan. Tooting flutes were Lyn Cronk, Dana Emrich, Sharon Flora, Denise Graham, Jeannette Quist, Jerri Raymond, and Joyce Roby. Golden tone cornets were Terry Adams, Ken Binam, David Daniels, Lewis Dardin, Larry Lewis, Jim Shipman, Ron Swim, Lorena Vallez, Jim Waggoner, and Doug Yourdon. Bass clarinets were Gary Barcus and Kevin Braa. Karma Bruner, Sheryl Chandler, Dave Barrett, and Rick Dyer blew sax. A trio of sassy trombones were Gary Haller, Bruce Blackburn, and John Ludlam. Ken Murch, Tom Sanderson, Dan Webb added body to the steady flow of notes with their French horns. Larry Quimby, Steve Wassam, George Mosher, and Lee McBride puffed the baritones while Jay Jones and Doug VanCamp shouldered the tuba. Robert Brownell, with his one man section, played bassoon. Hitting up the big blue bass drum is Arnold Nagle, with Jim Bennetts and Christine Currier rolling the snares. Tingling bells or loud sounding cymbols comes from Julie Brown. rRUITA MONUMEN' WIL DCAT5 Thanksgiving Songs Stood Still For Jensen And Bristol To Moffle Their Giggles Spirited vocalists with a golden glottis communicated to audiences that they liked to sing. Grouped by tone instead of by friends, the choir went to work. This bright and shining group performed from clinic time in the fall to festival time in the spring. Highlighting an outstanding year with the many performances, the acapella choir led the way in the Broadway Musical, Camelot. The talented warblers were Nancy Atencio, Terry Dough- erty, accompanist, Evelyn Sanchez, Becky Garcia, Karen Alstatt, Gaile Golike, Lorraine Rose, Debbie Baldwin, Melissa Wassam, Peggy Widegren, Janice Bristol and Geneveive Martinez. ROW TWO: Doris Park, Charlene Twitchell, Gayle Alstatt, Kathy Gallegos, Sandi Phinnell, Marie Rodriquez, Nora Walton, Dee Herrera, Nancy Roper, Retha Clark, Sheryl Blanka, Arlene Twitchell, Jennett Seal, Cheryl Rambo, Sherry McLaughlin, Kathy Bittle, and Dan Webb. ROW THREE: Larry Quimby, Jodie Jensen, Naomi Gunn, Gary Barcus, Everett Sedillo, Cathy Landini, Steve Pauls, Dennis Price, Duane Erkman, Bill Thompson, Darrell McDonald, Steve Ausmus, Roy Runnerstrand, Melvin Schafer and Tom Sommerville. 34 Mixed Choir warbled through many long hard mods to perfect their sparkling sound. The sparkling choir was made up of anyone who liked to sing. The choir sang pop songs like ’’Jean Gentle on My Mind, and even went to the point of helping the Acapella Choir sing some of their songs. This choir was made up of forty-seven voices and they were Evelyn Sanchez, Vickie Marquez, Genevieve Martinez, Elma Serrano, Phyllis Moore, Georgia Garrett, Kelly Volgomore, Susan Williams, Delores Trijillo, Doris Parks, Dana Emrich, Jackie Hartman, and Karen Alstatt. ROW TWO: Wilma Clawson, Retha Clark, Deanna Lewis, Terri Wine, Rhonda Gibbons and Charlene Twitchell. ROW THREE: Marie Rodriquez, Dan Jones, Jeannette Seal, Dianne Pullins, Jodi Jensen, Cheryl Rambo, Rebecca Young, Shanna Rendon, and John Dee Brach. ROW FOUR: Veronica Marquez, Monica Marquez, Terri Dougherty, accompanist; and Lorena Vallez. ROW FIVE: Arlene Twitchell, Barbara Jones, Jim Groves, Pam Fortik, Valerie Fertch, Paula Pursley, Mike Rich, Chuck Hoisington, Roger Cole, Lillian Hall, Naomi Gunn, Bill Thompson, Herb Musselman, Eddie Benson, and Bronwyn Pursley. TV Appearance Centered Attention On Quimby’s Bungled Solo The golden tones sang by the nineteen girls, rang with a joyous tempo, as coach Lorts coaxingly worked with them each mod. The girls in their brightly colored dresses sang at festival and many assemblies during the year. The girls were Susan Williams, Evelyn Sanchez, Becky Garcia, ROW TWO: Mary Kay Mogensen, Gail Hampton, Alayne Gifford, Marie Rodriquez, Faye Wright, Ronda Baldwin, Lillian Hall, Barbara Jones. ROW THREE: Sheila Sewell, Linda Griffee, Vicki Marquez, Pam Fortik, Sherryl Evers, Lynette Dickson, Beth Kettle and Oneta Griffee. 36 Fruita's finest vocal whip dented the Brave New World with compatible harmony. Looking sporty in their fashionable outfits, the group brightly made the Music Department yell in shrill yells for the perfor- mances they put on. The vocalists were Terri Dough- erty, accompanist; Peggy Widegren, Gaile Golike, Mike Lehmann, Gary Barcus, Kathy Gallegos, Jodi Jensen, Larry Quimby, Dennis Price. ROW TWO: Duane Erkman, Wayne Schafer, Sandi Phinnell, Nancy Roper, Tom Sommerville, Dan Webb, Lorna Wilkinson, Janice Bristol and Barbara Hickman (not pictured). The Music Department would like to salute Mr. Ted Lorts for one of the greatest teachers on the FMHS campus. Ma'estro Ted Lorts, audited notes throughout the Brave New World. 37 Voc. Ag. Plans For 70’s Vocational Agriculture is a class for boys (and for the first time ever, girls) from 14 to 21 years of age who are interested in furthering their studies of agri- culture . The students are given a chance to work on farm equipment and to build or rebuild machinery. There is also classroom work covering all types of farming areas and operations. Donald Coup is shown using the steam cleaner. Vocational Ag has written and classroom work as well as work in the shop as proved by Larry Seal. Cliff Walls gas welds while making up extra mods in the shop. Danny Veatch puts the finishing touches on his shop project. Woodshop is a class where wood and woodgrain is studied. Due to the lack of machinery and supplies, work on projects the first half of the year was hindered. The second half of the year was spent working on projects such as chess boards, coffee tables, and book cases. Chuck Hoisington sands on his project during class. They Planned To Drink Coffee The class in Mechanical Drawing I includes all types of machine drawings in three dimensional projections and assembly drawing. In the second year there is advanced drawing and the designing of a house. The third year covers building a scale model of the house that was designed .the year before. Surveying is also introduced. 39 BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Taylor makes rounds to see if the girls are doing correctly. Pictured are Judy La Mar, Linda Watkins, and Leora Valencia. A Woman’s Work Is Never Done LEFT: Linda Watkins and Judy La Mar doing their bit in cleaning up after a luncheon. What is Home Economics? What is it about? What does it teach you? In Home Ec. a young lady learns how to become a successful Homemaker. At F. M. H. S. there are several classes, for instance: Foods, Clothing, Child Care, and Family Living, all of which teach young women what it takes to make a good wife and mother. Well look w'ho's doing dishes! ! Wilma Clawson, Dianna Pullins, and Judy Amos. TOP RIGHT: June Woodward is sitting at one of the new sewing machines. MIDDLE RIGHT: Here's Elma Serrano and Lydia Gallegos eating food. Just look at it! ! 41 Gym Class Built Up Fruita Champs — When The Goin’ Got Tough The Tough Got Goin’! One of the main parts of the physical education program was swimming. It includes many students from beginners to maoe ad- vanced. The students were given instruction on how to do many of the different swimming strokes, how to float, and to dive. The departments instructors were Mr. George Reay, Miss Sherry Arm- strong, and Mrs. Jo Ann Tutkiewiez. In the new gym there were many activities which took place in the physical education classes. Some of the activities includes basketball, volleyball, tumbling, gymnastics, baseball, and many other activities. The classes varied from the sophomore class to the advanced class which includes juniors and seniors. There were a large number of students enrolled in the class. The teachers who were in this department were Mrs. Dona Tuell, Mr. George Reay, Mr. Jack Pollock. Last year in typing we had the most fun that anyone could have. At the beginning of the year we didn't have any tables or typewriters, so we got to sit on the floor and have a regular gab session. Later when we got the tables and chairs and were already to type, the typewriters broke down, and we didn't have enough books. This time some of us got to get out of class. It was a real ball! But after having all of this wonderful luck, we got new books and the typewriters were fixed, so it was back to the old grind again. Sugar Weighs A Pound Typists Pound Away. In shorthand last year, the students had the priv- ilege of receiving new dictating machines that hook on to the table. The machines enable the students to go his own speed and when he is tired of listening, he can just turn the machine off. That's kind of hard to do to a teacher. The students this year even got a student teacher, Mrs. Uhrlaub, to help teach the classes. We had to let Miss Morris recuperate, for this year's classes. Bookkeeping this last year was really fun. Mr. Price was the teacher for bookkeeping since Mr. Skiff finally gave up on us. I wronder who will be our teacher this year? Mr. Price took his class to Mesa College for a day. They got to look at the tabulating machines and learned how to work them. R A L L I E S Struggling for 3 distant goal carries leadership and strength in its dust. Bonds of kinship and self- confidence formed the world of contention at FMHS, as the re- wards of triumph and glory- soothed the tired spirit } Fair Cagers Hustle! Ann Stouffer shoots for two at Palisade game while teammates Retha Clark and Karen Alstatt look on. Petty Widegren and Sherry Kizer bat the birdie during the badminton matches. Captured during the Grand Junction girls basketball game were LEFT TO RIGHT: Pam Miracle, Kim Wassam, Retha Clark, Roberta Ukele. BOTTOM ROW: Elma Serrano, Miss Morris, Rhonda White, Lorena Vallez. TOP LEFT: Jane Bangert spots on the horse during the gymnastics clinic held at FMHS in the fall. LOWER RIGHT: Ann Stouffer jumps at the starting of the Palisade, Fruita game. If competition is healthy for boys, why not for girls too? Girls at FMHS proved it was, with girls intramurals. There were six sports, each lasting between four and five weeks, each one with between 12 to 15 girls participating, each was as competitive as the next. Badminton, volleyball, and tennis were coached by Miss Barbara Meeker. Basketball and softball were coached by Miss Kathy Morris, (more commonly known as Frog ) and gymnastics was coached by Mrs. Donna Tuell. Sophomores carried the load for the cross country team during the 1969 season, but inexperience prevented the Wildcats from finishing high in the league. Let- termen were sophomores Curt Wheeler, George Mosher, Gary Seal, and Lee McBride. The distance men completed invitational meets in Grand Junc- tion, Rangley and Broomfield, Olathe and Leadville, and the state meet in Boulder. Coaching the Wildcats was Mr. Clifford Moore and Manager Mike Smith. Kent Tompkins Paul Peterson Kent Tompkins F. M. H. S. racketeers learned the art of good sportsmanship this year, finishing with a 2-5-0 season. Coach Marion Littlepage mentored the 69- 70 tennis squad, but was disappointed when bad conditions prevented the smashers from attending the district finals in Denver. The seven lettermen were captain Larry Reed, Tom Gibson, Kent Tompkins, seniors, and Bill Rocke, Paul Peterson, David Lister, and Dick Harshman, sophomores. Jim Mealier also parti- cipated but did not letter. Coach Littlepage has high hopes for the teams improvement in the years to come. Larry Reed Bill Rocke Tennis Anyone? Team Statistics Highlighting season team statistics for the Wildcats are the facts that Fruita had only 68 points scored against them while they were scoring 239 points. The total yards by rushing this year was 1,652 yards while rushing yards against Fruita totaled only 803. Fruita gained 44 first downs this year. Their punting game covered 2,034 yards and the passing game netted 794 yards in 159 passes thrown. FRUITA FOE 35 Rifle 9 26 Rangely 0 15 Cedarcdge 0 20 Palisade 6 48 Olathe 8 43 Nucla 0 12 Gunnison 19 15 Paonia 22 25 Hotchkiss 6 LEFT: Halfback Jim Stockert looks for that extra yard that made the Wild- cats the team to beat in '69. BELOW: The mighty Wildcat team with head up, arms high met the determination to fight for another Wildcat victory. GVL Honors Outstanding Wildcat Pair ABOVE: Two outstanding football players were selected for the Gunnison Valley League All-Star Team. Crawford Clement (LEFT) was chosen top defensive lineman; Jim Stockert (RIGHT) was named to backfield on the offensive team. BELOW LEFT: Mickey Bosshart (31) and Crawford Clement (72). BELOW RIGHT: Les Smith (80) and Mike Moon (63). TOP LEFT—Wayne Schaefer (10) and Harold Davis (42). CENTER—Kris Keith (84). BELOW—Mickey Bosshart (31), Harold Davis (42), Larry Beard (61) and Gary Barcus (75). Seven Wins ... Two Losses In continuance of facing a brave new world the Fruita Wildcats will join the South Western League in AAA action in 1970. Besides having moved to a new home the Cats will also face many new and exciting adventures in athletics in the years to come. TOP LEFT: Jim Stockert (22); TOP RIGHT: Dale Beede (21), Melvin Schafer (81), Bob Shaw (51), Gary Rowe (82). LOWER LEFT: Asst. Coach David Silver holds a place kick for Student Teacher Ed Vandertook. LOWER RIGHT: Coach Zybura watches Wildcat action with Jim Stockert. Football Is . . . Peace Popcorn Pigskin LEFT: Kris Keith looks at the battlefield in a moment of peaceful rest. RIGHT: Mike Lehmann tries to snatch a popcorn snack between jotting down statistics. BELOW: Mickey Boss- hart (31) attempts an end sweep behind the block- ing of Wayne Schaefer (10). ABOVE: Less Smith jumps high above his opponents to score two points for the Wildcat team. BELOW: Dennis Price, senior, walks off the floor in bewilderment. Wildcats Became Known As THE Team To Beat Brain beating sessions were part of the hoop action with Coach Lowey Bishop and asst. Coach David Silver who were hot on the teams trail all season long. Fruita 1969-70 Season Foe 34 Price 84 72 Roaring Fork 58 44 Delta 53 54 Moab 84 47 Palisade 49 58 Gunnison 70 55 Paonia 59 59 Olathe 48 57 Cedaredge 74 83 Nucla 54 49 Hotchkiss 80 64 Palisade 57 72 Gunnison 50 58 Paonia 76 68 Olathe 49 53 Cedaredge 44 90 Nucla 66 65 Hotchkiss 54 44 GUL Tourney Palisade 50 67 Nucla 60 74 Olathe 54 Always Giving It The Wildcat Try LEFT: Les Smith and Jim Bennetts work out on new gymnasium floors to be the first basketball team to use the new Fruita Monument High School gymnasium. ABOVE: Jim Chaffee, sophomore, awaits the start- ing of another exciting game. Woodmen On The Road In sparkling new uniforms co- captains Les Smith and John Silence headed by Coach Lowry Bishop help- ed turn the heads of many Wildcat fans. Go get em' and eat um up, was the yell of encouragement given to the Fruita basketball team not only given by coach Bishop alone, but by spectators also. Co-Captains Les Smith John Silence Wildcat Grapplers Placed Third In District; Tied For Second At State Larry Reed Won Carl Cox Memorial Award Robby Rooks, Larry Reed, Mickey Bosshart, and Jim Stockert four of Fruita's A string mat men pose for Daily Sentinel photo. LEFT: Coach Jack Pollock and Mickey Bosshart look on as Larry Reed and Jim Stock- ert work out. TOP LEFT: Crawford Clements struggles and muscles TOP RIGHT: Small Rudy Crespin tries to find his way his opponent in the Heavyweight match. out of this hold his fellow wrestler is trying to maintain. 63 98--Rudy Crcspin 107--Glen Crespin Joe Vigil 115--Dave Lister Robbie Rooks 123--Larry Reed 130--Stcve Sewell 137--Jim Stockert 145--Mickey Boss- hardt 155--Glen Ross 165--Chuck Hoisington 175--Gary Barcus 185 —Bob Thistle Hwt- - Crawford Clements Mickey Bosshardt Capped A Winning Season With State Champion Laurels At 145 Larry Reed, Mickey Bosshart, Jim Stockert, Gary Barcus and Crawford Clements coached by Mr. Jack Pollock represented Fruita Monument High School in the State Wrestling Tournament. Mickey nabbed the State Championship title at 145 lbs. while Larry Reed was defeated at 120 lbs. in the last few seconds of the state finals. Fruita 20 G. J. Central 44 Price 9 Fort Morgan 27 Wray 15 Sterling 27 Grand Junction 22 Grand Junction 38 Price 25 Delta 26 G. J. Central 16 Arvada West 20 Montrose 33 Durango 37 Cortez Foe 18 8 33 14 23 14 17 10 16 18 30 20 8 11 J 65 On The Ground Or In The Air Wildcat Tracksters Were IN There Whether it was running, jumping, starting or finishing, the FMHS team always looked sharp. Sprinters Placed Second At District Meet, Nabbed Fifth Place At State Meet. 7O's team consisted of seniors: Tom Groves, Byron Kelly, Kent Tompkins, Joe Jones and Don Reasoner; juniors: Larry Watson and Rod Smith; soph. : Dale Beede, Jim Chaffee, Rick Enstrom, Don Fry, Larry Decker, Curt Wheel- er, and Manager Robert Archer. Mile Relay Set School Mark 3:29.8 68 1:31.2 880 Relay Team Captured First At State Meet AA Championship Despite glaring sun and tough competition, the Brave New World's baseball team came through with spiking scores. The laughing crowds pushed the Wildcat team to glorious victory. The team played Meeker in the quarter finals and beat them 20-3. In semi-finals they played Monte Vista and the game came to a roaring stop at 7-6. The most important game of the AA Playoff was when Fruita met Las Animas in Lincoln Park for the Championship game. Fruita whipped Las Animas 13-2. Glen Ross with his neat pitching record was also a wild batter—Ross hit a 350 ft. home run in the Las Animas champion- ship game. The team finished with fourteen winning games and two losses. 1970 Champs Fruita Foe 8 Montrose 9 Palisade 12 Delta 3 Price 6 Rangely 1 Cortez 8 Montrose 5 Palisade 14 Paonia 14 Hotchkiss 3 Central 9 Cedaredge 7 Delta 20 Meeker 7 Monte Vista 13 Las Animas 2 5 n 2 0 2 3 3 4 0 14 2 0 3 o 2 r . •,. The flashing boys played Old Timers Baseball when they were nine and ten years old, and have played ball together ever since. The Wildcat starting line-up was Kris Keith, catcher; Glen Ross, the unbeatable pitcher; Larry Quimby, first base; Les Smith, second base; Larry Reed, shortstop; Gary Rowe, third base. Gene Miles and Jerry Alstatt covered left field while huskey Dennis Price covered center field and Jim Bennetts covered right field. 73 Facing the problems of adjusting to a new system, Bouncing bundles of energy were to be seen at all foot- among students, spirit was hard to come by. But ball and basketball games, wrestling matches and pep try they did, and they succeeded as best they could. assemblies. New to the Fruita tradition, a J.V. squad was formed to support Sophomore and J.V teams. As sophomores, they worked with var- sity for Pep Assemblies and Spirit Week. Stomp'em, Lick'em, Blue and White, and Grub Day led up to Homecoming weekend. At parade J.V.'s were a throne on a spirit car. Varsity led chants and cheers leading the way to a Homecoming victory. Brave? Yes!! Cheerleaders had it hard with lack of support and a new school, but willingness to do seemed to go with them to the end. Jumpin’ Whirlers ‘Turned On’Crowd F-Club initiates battled for survival to letter in their individual sports. A banquet, to grant letters and speical recognition for boys who have participated to keep FMHS in the sports limelight, was given at the end of the school year. Initiation, the annual tribute to newly let- tered members, sent the school into an uproar when Arnold Nagel rode through the Quiet Area on a bicycle. Onion eaters and campus cleaners also earned their way into the club by being slave to every command of the old members. To ease off the year the club enjoyed the relaxation of a picnic along with their choice of the fair sex. Onion Eaters Were Prompted To Gargle LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: Kent Tompkins, Don Murray, John Silence, Joe Jones, Chris Osborn, Tom Gibson. FOURTH ROW: Tom Sommerville, Larry Beard, Arnold Nagel, Byron Kelly, Duane Kiefer, Don Reasoner, Crawford Clements. THIRD ROW: Mr. Zybura, Kris Keith, Gary Haller, Jim Bennetts, Gary Rowe, Ross Beede, Larry Watson, Jerry Alstatt. SECOND ROW: Kirk Nichols, Bob Shaw, Harold Davis, David Lister, Ken Garlitz, Curt Allen, George Mosher, Sonny Waggoner, Glenn Giles, Mr. Bishop. BOTTOM ROW: Dan Waldschmidt, Bob Carlucci, Cliff Walls, Bob Thistle, Chuck Hoisington, Dale Beede, George Stockert, Mike Steele, Curt Wheeler, Mike Smith, Jimmy Groves. 79 TOP RIGHT: Crawford Clements receives third year letter award from Coach Zybura. TOP LEFT: Curt Allen takes punishment from Debbie Heidel. RIGHT CENTER: Jim Groves does his duty assigned by past lettermen. F-Club Is An Individual Award BOTTOM LETT: Coach Littlepage awards David Lister for his participation on the Tennis team. BOTTOM RIGHT: Melvin Schaefer relents to punishment of Kris Keith. A S S 0 c 1 A T I O N S Individuals join their strengths to create and grow in our world. By the sharing of ideas and unifying of actions, they can break from the group without a crutch. Art Club Cheered Charlie Chaplin Painted Play Posters Sold Silk Screens The dawning of creation evolved with the making of our brave new world in wood, clay, and on canvas. Led by President Bob Davis, Vice President Linda Downey, and Secretary-Treasurer Loraine Rose, and sponsored by Mr. Veerkamp, the group was very active in '69, putting their talents toward cash projects and public relations. The club also entertained students during lunch with Charlie Chaplin films and decorated walls with paintings for sale. 81 Linda Downey, Charlene Twitchell, Arlene Twite- hell, Rhea Bonner, Gayle Teegarden, Sharon Williams, Denise Tufly, Miss Margaret Rady, Tom Foss, Bob Davis, Robert Archer, Laverne Downey, Ken Blanchard, Karen Stanton, and Mr. Pat Veerkamp. Hearts Filled With Spirit One and a two and a three and left, left, forward march were the sounds that could be heard by the ears of lingering students. Several times a week you could hear the echoing com- mands ring from drill leaders Bonnie Martin and Judy LaMar, while on the side lines with approving nods was their sponsor Mrs. Dona Tuell. Members consisting of Pam Fortik, Marion Hill, Jodie Jensen, Shiela Sewell, Debbie Hiedel and Terry Wine, (Secretary-Treasurer) never performed a drill until master- ing every intricate move. Demonstrating this was their very much enjoyed Little Men routine which was presented at the basket- ball game. In the heart of each member was the ever present quest which was to promote traditional Wildcat spirit. With this goal in mind and precise timing, they presented the flag at basketball games and wrestling matches. 82 French Club Discussed La Franpaise French Club was one of the most active clubs at FMHS. The 23 members of the club participated in a District meeting at Grand Junction High School where they were honored with speeches by three native French speakers. Members enjoyed a Christ- mas Party, an ice skating party, Valentine's Day bake Sale, and a discussion on French education led by a Western State College professor, and slide shows shown by local teachers interested in France and French culture. Peggy Widegren ABOVE: Debra Bratton, Sharon Flora, Georgia Garret, Janet Schraw, Jackie Hartman, Janice Bristol. LEFT, CLOCKWISE: Miss Meeker, Pam Miracle, Teresa Ottman, Pam Mosher, Lorna Wilkinson, Debra Bratton, Sharon Flora, Georgia Garret, Janet Schraw, Jackie Hartman, Janice Bristol, Peggy Widegren. Rick Enstrom, Jody Jensen German Club Said ’Ich Liebe Dich’ (It’s All They Could Say) Christine Currier and Glen Giles listen intently to proceedings of the meeting. Mr. Hudson, in his first year of teach- ing, has taken on the responsibility of sponsoring German Club. German Club did all they could to enlighten F. M. H. S. and themselves on Germany, its language and culture. Presiding over this educational organi- zation is Rick Enstrom, with Linda Kochevar acting as vice-president, Jody Jensen secretary, and Donnie Withrow handling the money end as treasurer. Members were Aaron Arbogast, Carl Atencio, Ken Binam, Kevin Braa, Ruth Brantley, Martha Cary, Christine Currier, Sandy Dupper, Frank Grant, Glen Giles, Mike Hansen, Deb Heidel, Bob Lenc, Kenneth Murch, Jeanette Quist, Don Schulthies, Tuleen Stewart, Jim Stutler, Bob Thistle, and Rick Wittwer. The club sponsored several money making projects in anticipation of many enjoyable outings. Fiihrer Hudson FRONT ROW: Sandy Dupper, Christine Currier, Ruth Brantley and Jody Jensen. BACK ROW: Glen Giles, Don Schulthies, Bob Lenc, Rick Enstrom, Kevin Braa, and Martha Cary. 84 They Studied Culture The Spanish Culture Club was organized to provide help in understanding the language and to help with service projects. This group consists of twenty members under the sponsorship of Mr. Leo Price and officers President Lcora Valencia, Vice President Evclyne San- chez, Treasurer Thomas Groves, Secretary Vicky Mar- quez. Activities included decoration of the mall and needy basket project. LEFT TO RIGHT, Thomas Groves, Evelyn Sanchez, Leora Valencia, Ramona Key, Don Murray, Robert Garcia, Sandi DeCamp, Becky Garcia, Mary Serve, Mr. Price, Vicky Marquez, and Jim Stockert. 85 Future Teachers . . . An outstanding membership of twenty-four eager F.T.A. members elected Larry Watkins as president, Martha Cary as vice-president, Karla Buniger as secretary, Glen Ross guard- ed the funds and Aronda Greenhow acted as points chairman. Mr. Tom Rienets acted as sponsor for this group. Other members were: Larry Reed, Susie Withrow, Gail Hampton, Kent Tompkins, Lyn Cronk, Jim Bennetts, Kathy Marinelli, Jim Stockert, Jackie Guccini, Patti Combs, Pam Baker, Cheri Fry, Jan Bristol, Leora Valencia, Denise Tuffly, Della Rich, and Mary Mogenson. Activities of F.T.A. were indi- vidual students working as teachers helpers and a college tour to Colorado State College, Colorado State Univer- sity and University of Colorado. 86 Recreating Dr. Jekyll's Laboratory Science club is composed of masses of experiments and students who are interested in science and fun. Although the club was never together as a whole, there was always a Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde instigating and promoting projects on all of those dark Tuesday nights. TOP: Byron Kelly and Tom Sommerville. TOP RIGHT: Byron Kelly, Larry Watkins, Larry Bond. CENTER: Joe Jones, Tom Sommerville, Jay Jones, Danny Curie. BOTTOM: Joe Jones, Nancy Roper, Jay Jones, Dan Curie. Since November of 1928 FFA has been a na- tional organization of, by, and for boys studying vocational agricnlture. A basic requirement for membership in FFA is that a boy must be a stu- dent of vocational agriculture in high school. At FMHS there are 22 members, eight of them are officers; Frank Fry, president; Jack Durrett, vice president; Mark Harris, secretary; Arnold Nagel, treasurer; Steve Roberts, reporter; Walter Williams, sentinel; Harold Davis and Kent Roper executive committee. Mr. Omer Burenheide serves as adviser for the club. The members learn by doing. They take part in meetings, learn parliamentary pro- cedure, learn to speak publicly, and to cooperate with fellow students. Future Farmers Some of the highlights of the 1970 year for FFA have been going to Delta for district judg- ing; going to Rifle for a shop project, to Fort Collins for state judging, and to Denver for the stockshovvs and a visit to the United States mint. Money making projects in- cluded a raffle of a tape record- er and putting some pig feeders together for the CO-OP. sijjiljjB a uiiiii liZuitlff '” Members of FHA LEFT TO RIGHT: Lily Dupper, Sherry Kizer, Parliamentar- ian; Sharon Flora: Song Leader; Leora Valencia; Historian; Karen Alstatt, Starla O'Brien: Secretary; and Mrs. Alstatt: Chapter Mother. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Clarice Taylor: Advisor, Mary Serve, Ellen McBride, Sharon Montano: Treasurer. FRONT ROW: Sherry Decker: Vice President; Judy LaMar: Re- porter; Linda Watkins: President; Pat Cruse, Dianne Pullins, and Mrs. Elaine Montano: Chapter Mother. Lydia Gallegos: Recreation Leader is not shown. AT LEFT: President of FHA Linda Watkins explains the significance of the FHA motto and banner colors. FOR '-0URAGE white for PURIT SVMB0LI 4NT r Here the FHA girls enjoy serving the Key Club their breakfast. Shown are Glen Ross and Gary Barcus. In an era when many young women find it necessary to join the work force in the world, there are a few hearty females who still believe that the home is the center of life. Girls in FHA explore ways of making the home a more in- viting and exciting arena of living. As one of the most active clubs at FMHS, FHA entertained prospective girl members at an ice cream social; sold chili, hot chocolate, and cookbooks as money making projects; enjoyed a demonstra- tion of wig stylings; served the faculty at a Christmas Tea; served breakfast to Key Club members; and attended the FHA State Convention in Fort Collins. Sherry Kizer spoons out homemade ice cream at last fall's ice cream social. Ellen McBride receives the 1970 Betty Crocker Home- maker of Tomorrow Award from Mrs. Clarice Taylor. Thespians Initiate Stage With Hearty Melodrama National Thespians Society continued their dramatic presentations with a first on the new Fruita Monument High Stage. Staged was the melodrama Where Is My W'ondering Boy Tonight . Directing the spot-lighted actors and actresses through forms of acting, directing, production, business, and playwriting was Mr. Tim O'Connell, a new face on the FMHS scene. The all-school play Enter Laughing by Joseph Stein was the first full scale production open to all students of FMHA. Presiding at the office of president was Larry Quimby; vice presi- dent was Larry Watkins and Gail Hampton, secretary. In charge of keeping track of funds was Danny Webb. Mary Kay Mogensen served as points chairman for the club. TOP LEFT: Sweet hearted heroine Sheila Sewell pleads for her life as the notorious villain Chris Osborn attempts to tie her to the railroad tracks in Where is my Wondering Boy Tonight. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Tim O'Connell supervises rehears- als as sponsor for Thespians. ABOVE: Officers of Thespians; LEFT TO RIGHT, Larry Watkins, vice president; Larry Quimby, president; Mary Kay Mogenson, points chair- man. BACK ROW, Gail Hampton, secretary; Danny Webb, treasurer. Kent Tompkins Up bright and early as a bird were the activities of a Key Club guy for cutting wood and selling Christmas trees, conventions, and breakfast at 7:00 a. m. All this is a part of the active life of a Key Club member. K i w a n i s sponsor Mr. Robert Watts and President Glen Ross led the club to a successful year by getting the name spread throughout the halls of FMHS. They followed their roles to better the community, school, and themselves through Key Club and to better Key Club through active participation. Larry Watkins Dennis Peice Boys, Boys Everywhere LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Marty Barcus, Larry Quimby, Jim Mealier, Glen Ross, Larry Watson, Paul Peterson, Mike Lehman, Dan Thompson, and Gene Miles. BACK ROW: Mr. Watts, Steve O'Dell, Steve Sewell, Ken Blanchard, Joe Jones, Bob Threadgill, Jim Bennetts, John Silence, Larry Watkins, Dennis Price, Gary Barcus. Mr. Watts, Glenn Ross Fondue Brought Cultures Together '69 was the beginning for the new IRC in the new FMHS. Ten workers and concession stand operators sped to Denver for a fast, fun filled weekend of exchange students and symbolism. Casual chats over a Swedish fondue brought cultures and shorelines closer together at FMHS when IRC entertained Mesa College foreign exchange students resulting in satisfied minds and mouths. Mr. Robert Watts (Bamie) was an active sponsor with Renita Boothe, president, Don Kelly, vice president, Pam Baker, secretary, Treasurer Gail Hampton, and Historian Nancy Maluy. LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP ROW: Judy LaMar, Larry Watkins, Glen Ross, Gene Miles, Mr. Watts. SECOND ROW: Bonnie Martin, Martha Cary, Sheila Sewell, Larry Reed, Tommy Sommerville. FIRST ROW: Doris Park, Mary Kay Mogensen, Aronda Green- how Pam Baker, Renita Booth. 93 TOP LEFT: Becky Young leads a discussion. TOP RIGHT: Tom Gibson asks for a vote after deep discussion on a debated topic shown in bottom left. New Council Served New School The new student government, elected at large, met with overwhelming odds as student apathy and class confrontations wilted their blossoming spirits. The council headed by Tom Gibson and Lyn Cronk, lost their faithful, all- foreseeing sponsor, Mr. Bill Silliman who for- warded his post to counselors, Mr. Steve Benn- ett and Mrs. Marjorie Simpson. With the chore of revising the out-dated constitution, Secretary-Treasurer, Shiela Sewell worked on a practical system of semi- parliamentary procedure to guarantee orderly yet informal meetings. The government strove to satisfy the pressing requirements of the new social system, but failed due to lack of participation. The once successful, county Heart Fund Drive stirred the pumps of seven energetic members. Even with their faults the organization did manage to generate worthwhile efforts with their Serenading Valentines , grab- bing profits from lunch baggers with concession stands and an auspicious, gayla Homecoming. TOP LEFT: Engaged in a heated argument are Karla Buniger, Janice Bristol, Becky Young, Harold Davis, and Syma Hinnant. BOTTOM LEFT: Donna Ray sat in on discussions as a substitute. CENTER: Head Boy, Tom Gibson looks over an agenda while Jackie Gucci- ni and Shiela Sewell join a unanimous yes. TOP: Listening on are Les Smith, Pam Baker, and Patti Combs, while Gail Alstatt, Terri Wine, Zoe L ?ve- ridge and Bill Bailey make comment. RIGHT TOP: Larry Reed and Pam Bennett enjoy the discussion. BOTTOM LEFT: Taking it all in are Lyn Cronk and Jane Bangert with Becky Young enjoying Mark's ideas. LEFT TO RIGHT; FRONT ROW: Frank Grant—vice- president; Sheila Sewell—president; and Linda Watkins— secretary-treasurer. SECOND ROW: Terri Dougherty, Gail Golike, Diana Wilkie, Gayle Alstatt, Nancy Roper, Anne Fees, and Ramona Key. THIRD ROW: Jeanette Quist, Karla Buniger, Denise Tufly, Bronwyn Pursely, Judy LaMar, Martha Cary. BACK ROW: Glenn Ross, Frank Fry, Glenn Giles, Dan Thompson, Tom Watson, Renita Boothe, Jackie Guccini, Patti Combs, Larry Watkins, Dale Beede, Kevin Braa, and the club's sponsor—Mr. George Shank. The purpose of the National Honor Society is designated in the emblem, the flaming torch. The wearer of that emblem signifies his desire to lead onward and upward, his wish to serve, and his desire to keep burning the high ideals of true manhood and true womanhood. Requiring a cumulative grade point average of 3. 5 for membership and an average of 3. 3 to maintain membership, NHS selected only the cream of the crop. Aside from providing food for the needy, 1970's Wildcat scholars chose as their goal to raise enough money to purchase new books for our new and extremely understocked library. fauLKelley A.V. Club Helped With Large Groups As one of the newest at our new school in the category of clubs, the Audio Visual club is already working its way to the top. Their activities range from filming dull and boring history notes to shooting along with the basketball team. Headed by president Paul Kelley and sponsored by Mr. William Kinman, A.V. club has done many things to impress the student body. Although there are only six members this year, it is expected that the number will readily increase by next year as its popularity is spread throughout the school. Other projects included making a slide library of World War II articles from TIME magazine, video taping wrestling matches, play productions, the Pop Follies, and other important school activities, and showing slides, filmstrips, and motion pictures in various large group classes. These and more will be done in the years to come. Just watch and see! L. TO R. Lesley Mitchell, Bruce Brock, John Russell, Rich Trafton, Bob Stein, Mr. Bill Kinman. Ii ii i .� i Linda Downey F O L K S People made the world of FMHS, its triumphs and defeats. They, on their voyage of dis- covery, gave our world its substance and partook of its richness to make ready for life. Board members also talked with architect Mr. Robert VanDuesen about our school. Board Of Education Gave Go-Ahead To FMHS In The Beginning . . . Mrs. Parish and Mrs. Tompkins were kept busy with atten- dance, answering phone calls, and finding something for office girls to do. Mr. Walden George, principal, and Mr. Arnold Hayes, vice-principal, guided Fruita Monument students through their first year of modular scheduling. MR. ROBERT WATTS obtain- ed B.A. And M.A. degrees in theo- logical studies from Oklahoma Baptist University. He taught psy- chology and sociology, sponsored I.R.C. and Key Clubber's. MR. TED LORTS, holding a B.S. de- gree in musical education and an M.A. in sacred music, kept the choirs singing and the band play- ing. He sponsored Band Parents. MR. STEVE BENNETT and MRS. MARJORIE SIMPSON pro- vided counseling for 69-70. MR. ED VANDERTOOK chose F.M.H.S. to do his student teaching in math- ematics. MR. TOM REINETS attended New Mexico Highlands University. With a B.A. and a M.A. he taught biology. He spon- sored the Senior's, Science Club, and F.T.A. MR. GEORGE SHANK taught a variety of science and backed biology classes. He spon- sored Fruita's Honor Society. MR. PATRICK VEERKAMP grad- uated from Adams State College. He sponsored Sophomores, Art Club, and furthered the Wildcats art talents. MR. LEO PRICE taught Spanish for F.M.H.S. and also bookkeeping. He sponsored Spanish Club and Sopho- mores. MRS. JUNE ALSTATT ran off science tests and assignments between handling the science re- source center. MR. RICHARD WONG also choose Fruita's new sys- tem for doing his student teaching. MR. WILLIAM SILLIMAN attended the University of Colorado and Colorado State College. Algebra and trigonometry were his subjects. He sponsored the Junior Class. PATRICK VEERKAMP MR. LOWRY BISHOP is a graduate of Brigham Young University. He gained a B.S. degree with majors in P.E. and History. He was head basketball coach and sponsor- ed F-Club and Sophomores. His classes were United States History and World History. MR. TIMOTHY O'CONNELL taught speech, drama, and debate, and Junior's English. He sponsored Thespians and directed several great plays. MRS. ANNE GONZALES taught German and English before taking leave. MR. CLIFFORD MOORE, instructor in mechanical drawing, holds A.A. and B.A. degrees. He sponsored Soph's and coached trackmen. MR. MARION LITTLE- PAGE taught Geometry and took baseball boys to the finals. MR. JACK POLLOCK holds B.A. and M.A. degrees. He was instructor of chem- istry, sponsored F-Club and coach mat- men. MR. GERALD ZYBURA taught Alge- bra and Business Math and coached football boys. MRS. PATRICIA COLLISTER taught P.E. at F.M.H.S. for part of the year. She holds a B.A. degree from the University of Northern Iowa. MRS. CLARICE TAYLOR taught Home Ec and spon- sored F.H.A. and Juniors. She holds A .A ., B.S., and M.S. degrees. MR. DAVID SILVER brought laughs to English classes, and helped with coaching. MR. WILLIAM KINMAN holds a B.A. degree. In addition to teaching English he sponsored A.V. Club and Seniors. MISS KATHLEEN KOCHEVAR usually mixed chemicals and graded tests for science classes. MRS. DONA TUELL taught P.E. and further- ed girls gymnastics and cheerleading. MISS KATHY MORRIS taught business classes and coached girls basketball and softball. MRS. LILLIAN WHEELER helped with business classes. MRS. EMMA ZOE SAWYER held down the Social Science Resource Center. MR. LEONARD DAVIS sponsored I.R.C. and put up with prancs from World History classes. MISS BARBARA MEEKER holds a B.A. degree with a Major in French, she sponsored French Club, girls badminton and tennis, and taught French to willing students. MR. DELTON HUDSON taught German and English, he sponsored Soph's and German Club. MRS. EMMA LOU HURT returned after a sabatical leave. She set up the library for F.M.H.S. MRS. MARY MANSFIELD helped out with the Social Science area. JMlSS BARBARA ' ' MISS ELIZABETH SCHUMAK MISS ELIZABETH SCHUMANN papers for Math. was usually found grading MR. GEORGE REAY taught Swimming and P. E. he also helped with coaching Wildcats. MRS. SHERRY ARMSTRONG helped students learn to swim the right way. The cooks for our noon meal were Mrs. Phyliss Roby, Mrs. Lita Woodward, Mrs. Betty Miller, Mrs. Margaret Ridenour, Mrs. Dorothy Sodens, Mrs. Jean Gurd, and Mrs. Peggy Denton. Keeping the school campus clean were Mr. Claude Smith, Mr. Herb Brazil, and Mrs. Reeder. Not pictured are Mr. Dean Mackey, Mr. Paul Henry, and Mr. Bob Arnspiger, night custodians. Either Way It Was ‘Mess’ t I, the Wildcat Class of 1970, being of sound minds and body, do hearby bequeath all of my mis- takes to my good friend and faithful companion, Experience. Wishing no ill feelings among my other friends and loved ones, I will leave the following: To Peace, I leave my wisdom on the condition that it be shared with my companion, Experience. To my Fellow Men, I leave my Youth to be used to replenish their own, for I have an endless supply. To Life, I leave my boundless strength and all of my shortcomings. To my Parents and all of my other loved ones, I leave the Love that will come from the many families that will spring from out of my midst. To my Enemies, (though I m sorry I have any at all), I leave another kind of Love; the Love that goes hand-in-hand with the Creation. To Past Generations, I leave my Sincerest Thanks, because I understand. To Posterity, I leave my Deepest Apologies, and ask that they too attempt to understand. To Hope, I leave my Tears, to be added to her deepening well. To Faith, I leave my Heart, to be viewed only in the reflection of the Tears I have shed for Hope. To War, I leave my Dead, but not my Children, and not my Living, and not my Youth. To Freedom, I leave my Prayers. And to God, 1 leave my Soul, to do with as He sees fit. The first Senior Class to graduate from Fruita Monument High School was a very special honor indeed and it took a very special breed of people to meet the challenges that came with it. With the new school under construction when we started, there was a good deal of confusion and many Seniors found the first few weeks unusu- ally boring. After that, things got down to a modernized version of that good old monotonous routine we had come to know as school. Homecoming and Hunters' Roundup fell on the same week and the Seniors were right in there with what many considered the best float entered in the parade, which was a traditional part of the annu- al ceremonies. Do you remember our float? It was in the de- sign of a huge, 12 foot tall Wildcat. He stood on his haunches, swatting at a little, yellow Hotch- kiss Bulldog that would duck inside its house every time the monstrous 'Cat took a swing. As the hero of our story drew back in preparation for another well placed shot, the cowardly Bulldog would run out and take an ill-fated nip at our fiery feline . Do you remember how hard it rained the day before the parade, and how frantically we worked to get all of our things inside? Do you recall the tenseness as we watched our fragile entry emerge from the garage, clearing the doorway by mere fractions of inches? Another traditional part of the festivities was the decision of the judges that the float entered by the Juniors of that particular year rated First Place honors regardless of its appearance. So, the mighty Seven O, having taken First in its Junior year, found itself claiming title to a mere Second Place. The names of those who were so instrumental in building our float may well be forgotten, but we will always remember the long hours of un- tiring devotion created in that tense atmosphere of sweat and anxiety. ANDERSON, DELLA 109 ANDERSON, ANN BAKER, PAM BALL, RAY BARNES, WARREN BARNES, DALE . Don Murray gives Jim Stockert a few pointers. BONNER, RHEA BOOTHE, RENITA The World Is Ours . . Mike Lehmann informs Larry Reed that it's not polite to point. We Can Catch BRACH, GERI BROWN, JULIE CALDWELL, VERNON CAMPION, TWILA CARLUCCI, JIM 113 EVERS, SHERRYL FITZNER, GARY DeCAMP, BOB DECKER, SHERRY FORTIK, PAM FUGATE, PAULIE GARCIA, GEORGIA The decision was a tough one for the judges. GIBSON, TOM GRANT, FRANK GUNN, NAOMI HALL, DON Didn't I tell you you'd get splinters? (Kent Tompkins and Dennis Price.) GUCCINI, JACKIE i HUSKEY, JACKIE JONES, JOHN KIETH, KRIS KOHLS, KAREN JONES, JOE JONES, DAN KIEFER, DUANE So We Are Running . . . KELLY, BYRON LaMAR, JUDY ■■■ LANDINI, CATHY LEHMANN, MIKE McLaughlin, sherry MOGENSEN, MARY KAY MURRAY, DON OSBORN, CHRIS PARK, DORIS MILES, GENE MIZE, KAY MOONEY (CARLUCCI), NONA PETROSS, DEBBIE PRICE, DENNIS PULLINS, DIANNE PUCKETT, DONNA QUIMBY, LARRY RADEBAUGH, RANDY REASONER, DON REED, LARRY ROBINSON, BETTY ROSS, GLENN The year continued on its tediously slow course, inter- rupted occasionally by vaca- tions, bake sales, cap and gown measurements, an- nouncement orders and such. The general atmosphere was one of impatience as most of us agreed that the year was passing much too slowly to suit us. We sat staring at imaginary cobwebs as they settled at an almost unde- tectable pace upon the myr- iads of time consuming, painstaking hours we had spent in our classes. Then our announcements arrived, it was time for the Prom, scholarships were be- ing confirmed, deadlines for RUSSELL, JOHN SCHAFER, WAYNE RODRIQUEZ, MARIE SANCHEZ, EVELYN college applications zoomed up and shot past before our 4 very eyes. Sneak Day whirled into the scene as most Seniors found places to go and things to do. Term papers, final exams and debts all whizzed by and the year was suddenly going too fast. . . Graduation ceremonies were underway in the twink- ling of an eye, and before anyone seemed to be able to get the feel of that piece of paper called a diploma, we found ourselves sitting in Griebel Field, a part of the Baccalaureate ceremonies, and it was gone. .. SOMMERVILLE, TOM SEWELL, SHEILA SMITH, LES SILENCE, JOHN STOCKERT, JIM What Train? (Glenn Ross) TEEGARDEN, GAYLE TOMPKINS, KENT As visions of graduation . . . TRIMBLE, LARRY 19 122 TRUJILLO, HENRIE TWITCHELL, ARLENE . . . Danced in their heads. VALENCIA, LEORA WASSAM, STEVE WATKINS, LINDA 123 WATKINS, LARRY WATSON, JIM Not Pictured ATENCIO, NANCY BOND, LARRY BOSSHARDT, MICKEY CHESNEY, ALDEN CLEMENT, CRAWFORD FARMER, RON FRY, FRANK GALLEGOS, LYDIA GRIFFEE, ONETA HOLLOWAY, SCOTT LEMONS, DAN MARQUEZ, JOE MEALLER, JIM MOON, MIKE RICHL, MIKE SCHAVE, LARRY SEAL, JEANETTE BAKER SMALLEY, ROBERT TORREZ, JOHN UKELE, JOHN WARZENIAK, BUEL . . . Dance numbers in Key Club Seniors vs Faculty basketball game. I didn't spike it! WHITE, CHARLES WITHROWr, SUSAN . . . We woke up on the mornings after the parties to find many of our friends gone; lost somewhere in the world. And the rumble of graduation slowly left our heads to be replaced by an incessant ringing that came to chase away the feeling of cold emptiness in a dry and dusty void as members of the Class of '70 began run- ning to catch up to a world that was already trying to pass them by . . . John Silence and Mr. Marion Littlepage provided numerous . . . The Class of 1971 began the 69-70 school year without apprehension. After settling into a new system, Juniors began to organize. Officers were elected to lead the class. They were Gary Haller president, Harold Davis vice-president, Jim Bennetts treasurer and Mark Harris secretary. The Class of '71 plunged into Homecoming activities. Ann Fees was selected to royally represent the Juniors in the parade and at the dance. To raise money they sold mums and oper- ated concession stands downtown and at the game. In the float competition, the float placed first for the Chamber of Commerce and second for school. Thinking ahead, graduation announcements were chosen. Prom planning began as a committe was organized to select a theme. Having chosen the theme, Atlantis, the Juniors were the first class to construct a prom in the Fruita Monu- ment High School gym. But man « not mod tot dotmnt .. A man can bo dottroyod but not dofoatnd.' from Thr Otd mom t 9 S— t,—.. .r Class Of’71 On Their Way To New Experiences Curt Allen Jim Anderson Shirley Anderson Juanita Arroyo Rhonda Baldwin Jane Bangert Dana Beard Ross Beede Jim Bennetts Larry Berg Jack Blanchard Kevin Braa 127 “We Must Learn By Laughter As Well As By Tears ...” Mary Carter Martha Cary Gail Cox Debbie Craig Lyn Cronk Christine Currier Mike Dale Joe Dailey Lewis Dardin Harold Davis David DePriest Lynette Dickson Thomas Douglass Glen Downer Linda Downey Lily Dupper Sandra Dupper Dana Evans Ann Fees Sharon Flora Cheri Fry Kathy Gallegos Teresa Garcia Linda Griffee Followers On Their Way To Leadership Alayne Gifford Cheryl Giles Glen Giles Gaile Golike Jody Green Gary Haller Dennis Hardrick, Mark Harris, Rick Hawke, Billie Hayes, Barbara Hickman, Danny Hoback, Sharon Holton, Tami Jaeger, Lillie Jaquez, Jerry Johnston, Jay Jones, Don Kelley, Beth Kettle, Dorine Kettle, RaMona Key. 132 “Sad Is Our Youth, For It Is Ever Going” Sherry Kizer, Mike Lehn, Alan Loos, John Ludlam, Nancy Maluy, Pat Massingill, Darrell McDonald, Mickey McPhearson, Gail Meinsen. 133 Defeated . . . Mona Melanson Janice Moore Perry Morlang Cathy Mosher Stanley Myers Arnold Nagel Starla O'Brien Joyce Otero Rick Pace Steve Pauls Chuck Peterson Sandy Phinnell Mike Pinkston Vera Post Bob Puls Eva Quest Jeannette Quist Gloria Radebaugh Juniors Stumble As They Seek The Top 1 b Donna Ray Byron Reiner Doug Retherford Della Rich Diane Rivera Steve Roberts Bob Rodriquez Kent Roper Lorraine Rose Gary Rowe Roy Runnestrand Tom Sanderson Gary Schlauger Kirt Schultz Larry Seal Steve Sewell Bob Shaw Jim Shipman Janet Sloan Rod Smith Karen Stanton Ward Studt This Is My Work My Blessing Not My Doom.” Gary Townsend Denise Tufly Gale Valencia Sonny Waggoner Peggy Walcher Jim Walley Debbie Walls Nora Walton Nathan Warner Melissa Wassam Tom Waters Larry Watson Tom Watson Danny Webb Marty Wells Jerry White Peggy Widegren Sophomores Were Brave In A New World Of Wildcats Frustrated with the knowledge that the ulti- mate success or failure of modualr scheduling depend- ed largely upon the Soph willingness to make the system go, they bravely en- dured the problem. Con- fused, enthusiastic and enormous, they worked their way into the new life of Fruita Monument. Eager to learn, work, become in- volved and goof around, Sophs finally became ac- cepted by upper classmen as fullfledged Wildcats. Sophomores added zest and spirit to the world of FMHS. They were the end of an old heritage and the beginning of a new. The new way of high school was even more com- plicated with new friends, teachers and most of all a new school. In joining two schools together, the Class of 72 faced the problem of FJH verses OMJH. Even with each loyal to his own Junior High, friends were made and the loyalty was changed to that for Fruita Monument High School. Sophomores would be first to graduate under a three year mod schedule. These three, dressed as little girls on Little girl Little boy day, soberly discuss a lollypop. Linda Kochevar, Janete Griffith, and Mary Serve swap notes. Mrs. Tuell instructs her gym class on the proper way to adorn a wig. Terry Adams Gayle Alstatt Karen Alstatt Kathy Anderson John Ansbro Robert Archer Steve Ausmus Bill Bailey Chris Baker Ear tests were given; Patty Burton and Mrs. Taylor. Debbie Baldwin Dave Barrett 142 Diane Wilke hard at work. Marty Barcus Ruth Brantley making sure Jodi Jensen gets it right. Eddy Benson Daniel Bilyeu Ken Binam Jerry Beard Dale Beede Pam Bennett Karen Alstatt, fascinated by a male. Individuals We Were But Together We Stood Elmer Birr Kathy Bittle Bruce Blackburn Sheryl Blanka Rhonda Booth Henry Bousman John Dee Brach Ruth Brantley Debbie Bratton Robert Brownell Karma Bruner Melvin Buniger Darwin Bur ford Patty Burton Decisions were hard. John Byerly Priscilla Chaconi Rudy Carbajal Jim Chaffee - Bob Carlucci Sheryl Chandler Debbie Baldwin, Nyoka May, Teresa Ottman, Dee Herrera, Terry Wine, Nancy Roper and Gayle Alstatt. - jmmam Alice Crawford Glenn Crespin David Daniels Goldina Darnell Sandy DeCamp Larry Decker Ray Christensen Retha Clark Kelly Clawssen Marilyn Cole Roger Cole Donald Coop X La Verne Downey Joyce Duncan Rick Dyer Sophomore Money-Making Committee Saw To Financing Next Year’s Prom 145 Ken Garlitz Kirby Garlitz Georgia Garrett Rhonda Gibbons John Gifford Rick Enstrom, ready and waiting. But who knows what Floyd Gilder for. Gordon Gonnzales Clifford Goss Denise Graham Doug Ehler Rick Enstrom Allen Feeback Sharon Franks Becky Garcia Harold Grandy Larry Grant Floyd Griffee Janete Griffith Dana Emrich Duane Erkman Tom Foss Donnie Fry Denise Gardner Corliss Grover Jim Groves Lillian Hall Michael Hansen The mall held glitter and glory for loungers: Pictured Levide Sanchez, Joe Vigil, Paul Jacquez, Sandy DeCamp, and Rhonda Gibbons. Jann Harmon Jackie Hartman Dick Harshman Deborah Heidal Phil Hefter Kenneth Higgs Syma Hinnant Chuck Hoisington Marion Hill Debbie Hodson Roland Hopson 148 Jodie Jensen Barbara Johnson Judy Jensen Arlea Johnston Barbara Jones Cindy Kalvar Allen Kiefer Larry Kizer Libby Shaw showing off her talent. May Belle Leffel Deanna Lewis Bob Lenc Larry Lewis Linda Kochevar Vernon Koestel Kathy Kohls Library couches were used for studying? . . . Made Sophomores Elite Among Wildcats 149 David Lister Zoe Loveridge Elaine Martin Linda Martin Steve McElhiney Carol McGraw Jerry McKissen Arthur Merryhew Darrah Miller Pam Miller Pam Miracle Sharon Montano 150 Phyllis Moore Pam Mosher George Mosher Ken Murch Cheerleaders joined the parade. Clean up committee organized a nonlitter week to clean up campus. Special attention was drawn to the cafeteria. ■ Chuck Mursko Herb Mussel man Kirk Nichols Perry O'Brien ■ Steve O'dell Arlinda Otero Linda Otero Jack Paris Paul Peterson Windy Power Dan Pickett Brownyn Pursley Paula Pursley Cheryl Rambo Jerri Raymond Shanna Rendon 52 Larry Rhymer Janet Rich ■j Joyce Roby Bill Rocke Patsy Romero Nancy Roper Terri ready for take off while Denise helps her approach the runway. F-Club initiates, Chuck Hoisrngton and Dale Beede. Gary Seal Everett Sedillo ■ Elma Serrano Martha Serrano Mary Serve Libby Shaw Stacie Salthouse Le Vida Sanchez Debbie Sasser Melvin Schafer Rose Schlauger Janet Schraw 154 Sharpshooting, Carol (Quick draw) McGraw is right on target. Rhonda White meditated as to what to sew on in Home Ec. v - ia Fred Smith Kathy Smith Mike Smith Val Snyder Pat Staake Mike Steele Tuleen Stewart George Stockert Ann Stouffer Jim Stuttler Ron Swim Bob Thistle Dee Herrera blew the balloon but not her cool in a contest at a pep assembly. Laurence Valdez Lorena Vallez Patsy Vance Joe Vigil George Thomas Daniel Thompson Doug Thompson Lee Von Thompson Bill Thompson Bob Threadgill Berry Treat Delores Trujillo Barbara Turner Roberta Ukele 155 Solemn and attentive, Perry O'Brien listens. Kelly Volgamore Cliff Walls Elizabeth Walcher Karen Warner Dan Waldschmidt Kathy Watson Linda Wells Curt Wheeler Elizabeth White Rhonda White Diana Wilkie Sharon Williams Roger Cole, Rudy Carbajal, and Jack Paris, basketball go-getters, look as if waiting for the ball to come to them. 156 Teresa Wine Donnie Withrow Rick Wittwer June Woodward Faye Wright Becky Young Doug Yourdon Not Pictured . . . Aaron Arbogast Gail Armstrong Carl Attencio Richard Bonner Rudy Crespin Richard Dailey Terri Dougherty Valerie Ferch Junior Jacquez Tina Knight Veronica Marquez Alan Nieman Teresa Ottman Don Pacotti Don Peterson Shirley Pinching Dianna Russell Ed Sawyer Libby Shaw Steve Sherman Leanna Smith Harold Smith Joyce Sterry Rich Trafton Charlene Twitchell Dan Veatch Don Schulthies Edwin Violett Karen Yarbrough 157 AUTOGRAPHS 158 FIRST GRADUATES OF FMHS C AsS We were graduates once... and we were rebels too. only then we were called pioneers. and many of us still are. Any establishment is created for want of something better, and American business (that includes us) is no exception. It's up to new generations to spot inadequacies and to offer improvements We've been doing it for over 100 years now. If you have ideas on pollution, conservation, unemployment, poverty and other sooai economic environmental problems, let's compare notes. You might be surprised how much manpower and money we re investing m these areas; and we might be surprised how constructive rebels can bo. So congratulations graduates, and welcome to the (ahem) establishment. public Service Company (DoM'ipaxdliC Fruita Bakery 104 Vi Aspen, Fruita Fruita Drug Co. 102 E. Aspen, Fruita Brockleman Floral 2811 F. Rd., Grand Junction Bender’s Shoe Repair Dry Cleaning, Fruita Dale Broome Inc. 2496 Hyway 6 50, Grand Junction Hetzel Studio 261 Second St., Clifton Pantuso’s Italian Restaurant 1st Main, Grand Junction U-Rent — It 1059 Main, Grand Junction The Spudnut Shop 1145 N. 7th, Grand Junction Rainbo Photo 4th Glenwood Ave., Grand Junction Sports Center 2585 Hyway 6 50, Grand Junction G. E. Washeteria Hyway 6 50, Grand Junction Independent Lumber Co., Fruita Fruita Accounting Service, 8 East Aspen, Fruita Standard Recap Co. 1018 North 1st, Grand Junction Gambles 104 East Aspen, Fruita Marsales, Inc. 2571 Freeway West, Grand Junction Watson Floral 530 Main, Grand Junction Fruita Super Service, Fruita, Colo. Hugh’s Feminine Apparel 516 Main, Grand Junction Monument Cafe Texaco Service Peach St. Hyway 6 50, Fruita THE MUTUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Reach All Your Goals Through Regular Savings 130 N. Fourth St. 520 S. Ninth St. Complete Automative Service Hodaka Sales Service Used Cars And Enco Gas 242-6642 LUDLUM SONS GARAGE 2914 N. Ave. 113 N. Fourth St. MILE HIGH SEED CO. GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES T V. 242-4552 Home Appliance-N-Kitchen Center 1155 N. 4th St. 243-3290 STOP! STOP! STOP! Saucy Meats Groceries WADDELLS MARKETS 111 East Aspen FJRST PENN PAClCtc . life insurance COMPANV 1125 N. Ave. 243-4223 Specializing In Protection For Your Family LIFE HOSPITALIZATION—GROUP MIKE’S T.V.-N-APPLIANCE 910 N. 1st. 242-1054 Zenith Admiral Zenith Color— Admiral Color Grand Junction, Colo. Are Your Portraits You're Always Welcome In 1st National Territory FIRST NATIONAL BANKS GRAND JUNCTION • GLENWOOD SPRINGS FIRST NATIONAL BANK Grand Junction • Glennwood Springs 1� Steak House • Red Flapper Lounge • Fine Accommodations • The Catecombs Skip Lucille Neilson Credit Cards Welcome 233 North Ave. 243-2210 If Your Shoes Look Like Every Other Shoe . . You Haven’t Been To 514 Main Street Grand Junction, Colorado Where Feet Can Swing WHERE TO BUY CornCjAjO. tuPcCfottA to tAjo oojoLuoJ 0 970 G CHEVRON OIL COMPANY . W. ARNOLD. DISTRIBUTING FREEWAY BOWLING LANES 1900 Main Street Grand Junction MESA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Rood at sixth GRAND JUNCTION. COLO. James S. Cormley Pres. Man. WHERE YOUR SAVINGS REALLY! GRfU Jf-ST M forurn, J-!ouje JLeaikex i THE MUSIC CENTER OFCOLORADO WEST EXPERT LEATHER GOODS CONGRATULATES THE LEATHER GOODS REPAIRED Om of 19 0 2855 N. Ave. 242-4073 Marshall Back PEPS ICOLA HAVE A PEPSI NOW! YOU’VE GOT A LOT TO LIVE AND PEPSI'S GOT A LOT TOGIVE ON YOUR DIAL THE BEST IN LINE MUSIC 3A C o-tAoA Cflcrioi fp SAMPLES AND NEXT-TO-NEW CLOTHING FOR THE FAMILY TREECE FURNITURE “Everything for the home” 737 N. 12 St. Grand Junction 336 Main 242-8362 AMERICAN GILSONITE COMPANY Best Of Everything To Fruita’s Class of’70 For Bankability 67 Years Of Continuous Service To The Grand Valley HIGHLANDER CYCLES ‘Where Motorcycles are not a sideline REFRESH Add Zest to the hour 2838 North Ave. MESA NATIONAL BANK m that's rny bank O 28th North Ave. 242-8822 •MILL WORK •FIXTURES •CABINETS CUSTOMLINE PRODUCTS ORCHARD BOWL • FORMED PLASTIC TOPS KITCHEN REMODELING 564-25 Road Grand Junction The 2 HAS EVERYTHING Best Gas Oil BRAND NAME GROCERIES Hyway 6-50 Fruita FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY THEGANG GALS LOVETHE CLEAN, FRESH ATMOSPHERE 295 27 Road Grand Junction NORTH AVENUE FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE CENTER Quality Home Furnishings 945 N. Ave. 243-0646 Q_Qj2JcJ0xJ CJ co rv-p gA cuoL .( 411 Glennwood Ave. 242-0380 gifts watches jewelry repair PEYTON’S COMTRONIES CABLE TV jueAtu $4Jl oJLQ. cojUju y BSdBH 'BLE TV BINGO ROttftnUW fc.;l!i BRACNSMiRMT ■ «upfflwoiDMi� nsimaMowi tirswis KIRIV CO Ltws TV 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 M , i I 18 B2071 2? 23 24 2S 26 27 28 29X 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 48 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 5D 51 52 S3 54 55 56 5 7 58 59 6r 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 7D 71 72 73 725 Rood Ave. GENE TAYLORS ROD GUN SHOP 5th and Grand Ave. COMPLETE SAVINGS PROGRAM 4 % % — 5% — 5 'A% Consult our Savings specialists and they will suggest proper program for you VALLEY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF GRAND JUNCTION 660 Rood Avenue GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81501 • Latest Fashions National Brands Good Luck to CLASS of “70” MENSSHOP 438 Main St. Grand Junction COLORADO 81501 200 N. 7th St. SENTINEL PRINTING • Bridal • All Occasion • Corsages FRUITA DRY CLEANERS 9 N. Mulberry Serving Fruita And Lower Valley Wanda and Wendell Kenny MESA DRUG STORES 400 Main St. 242-5864 2232 N. 7th 242-3283 109 E. Aspen Ave. 858-3834 Flome Owned Home Operated Since 1897 All Types Of Loans Insurance Real Estate HOME LOAN Um 145 N. 4th St. 242-3366 Put The Moo In Milk Drink One-Stop Coin Operated NORGE Cleaning and Laundry Village Professional Cleaning Pressing 901 N. 7th 7am.-10pm. UNITED RENT-ALLS “We Rent Most Anything 715 North 12th JACK AND JILL If shopping is your bag, make your stop at ... GhfMaklcef' COOP, FRUITA CONSUMERS P. O. Box 1207 242-6742 200 S. Mulberry Ccr. COMPANY Congratulations and Best Wishes to CLASS OK 70 y? . Qfr. FRUITA, COLO. Sheet Metal . . Plumbing Heating. Gas, Electric Air Conditioning . . . Appliances .. . GRAND JUNCTION NEW CAR TRUCK DEALERS ASSOC. Congratulations To The Students Faeulty Of Fruita Monument High Jim Fucco Motors 748 North 1st Cadillac-Olds-Rambler Jessie Boyce Motors 310 South 12th Volkswagen-Porsche Williams Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. 224 North 7th Chrysler-Plymouth Les Shellabarger Chevrolet Hyway 6 50 West Chevrolet Cars Trucks Mattus Motors 136 South 7th Datsun Cars-Used Cars Collier’s-Ponsford, Inc. 2971 North Ave. Buick-Pontiac-Ope! Western Slope Auto Co. 202 Main St. Ford-Corina Ed Eisenhower Motor Co. 2122 North Ave. Dodge Cars and Trucks Hanson Equipment Co. 225 South 2nd International-Harvester Jack McLaughlin Motor Co. 302 Colorado Ave. Lincoln-Mercury-Jeep Van’s Imports 330 North Ave. Volvo-T riumph-T oyota For 70’s Specials Come To Us! 6 50 FRONTIER SERVICE Accept All Major Oil Company Credit Cards. Stop On Your Way GLENN BROCK Manager 1041 North 7th St. Grand Junction, Colo. Office Phone: 243-3647 Home Phone: 243-1903 “Fastest Gas In The West Hesson David Brown — New Idea Complete Ranch Farm Supplies GRAND JUNCTION SALES SERVICE Formerly Ray Fiegel, Co. 2870 North Ave. Grand Junction, Colo. When You Need That ONE Part For Your Car At The Best Price In Town Come To Grand Junction L. E. SCHOOLEY Truck Firm FRANK DUNN CO. Leave The Rest To Us! 1040 S. 5th Grand Junction Hyway 6 50 West Drive Our Savemobile For The Savings SAFEWAY STORES INC. 2401 N. Ave. Grand Junction Go-Go' Cats With Discriminating Taste Shop Grand Junction PETER’S DEPARTMENT STORE When You're Thinking Of Ford, New Holland Or Farm Hand Equipment W ESTERN IMP. CO. For The New, Unusual, The In! The Best At Young Prices 116 East Aspen Main Street Grand Junction We’re nothing without your love. 30Ooc. L. COOK Sporting Goods GRAND JUNCTION LIVESTOCK CENTER Sale Every Friday 742 23 Road and Interstate 70 Howard Roland, Owner License, Clothing, Everything For The Sportsman Congratulations To THE GRADUATING SENIORS From Fruita Chevron GRAND JUNCTION ARMY STORE Army and Navy Clothing Store Camping Equipment And Supplies CLYMER’S DAIRY Corner Of 5th And Colo. Ave. Local Dairy . Home Delivery .. . Locally Produced Cure For The Common Cola 7Up Drink Up 202 S 7th St. 242-1132 MILK DID IT DQQDQ D OQV 335 Main Grand Junction 242-9621 Jacs w? cnJers 33c 33 RICHARDSON OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY 553-525 Main Street Grand Junction, Colo Cafe And Lounge super -i nt ue flouers for all cccmsjoris ALL TYPES TROPHIES AND AWARDS CUSTOM ENGRAVING 112 Ouray Ave. 242-5457 39N.Ave. G. Junction 243-2770 The Best Home Furnishings For Grand Junction FURNITURE CO. 1285 2nd St. 242-0417 QA.cuhxlcd:u$flh I t uu WtdJicAoot THE KNIT SHOP 904N.Ave. Grand Junction BROWNSON’S For Quality Merchandise Visit Our Ballwick “The Young Mans Domain 401 Main St. 242-5074 To The Graduating Class “You’ve Tried The Rest” NOW “Buy The Best” Bernina BELDONS TELLER ARMS Grand Junction : ,;7 . - -'- ■ •: vr- r.v:. . .-•; • ■ ■ ’ : • ' '' ■ ’V7 ■ ■ , ' ■ 7 . 7 . - '. r j x ;• � ' - . � . � •• . v -� . • w- ..’ .. !'• I •. . , . . r . • ■ • -- • • v. « V� 7• -� - 5� V • • ' - ;% .v,-: -.«V -i ?vN2 i r -V v , • J • • . .. -■ •«. - • � . - . i v ' • •., V' ,-1' '- — « -. • ■ . 4.. - ' ' I. • � -. _' .N V.- ■ • - ’ _ - ■• '_______________• ■■‘ -A’-'rrc a-:' V V- —v .